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  1. Technology & Innovation

Walmart Makes Deal to Purchase Robotics Tech for 400 Pickup and Delivery Centers

Walmart will sell its Advanced Systems and Robotics business to Symbotic for $200 million. As part of the deal, the robotics solution provider will engage in a Walmart-funded development program to enhance the retailer’s current online pickup and delivery fulfillment systems. Walmart has committed to purchasing and deploying systems from Symbotic for 400 Accelerated Pickup […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Food Retailers Adopting ‘Quick Commerce’: How Foodora’s Technology is Reshaping Retail

  Europe’s retail landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by the rise of “quick commerce”—a model that promises rapid delivery of groceries, meals, and essential items in as little as 15-30 minutes. Leading the charge is Foodora, which under the visionary leadership of Herbert Haas, is deploying cutting-edge technology to reinvigorate food retail and […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

How RangeMe Leveled the Playing Field for This Startup Bandage Brand

The bandage category is not an easy one to break into. Scan the first aid aisle of any store and you’ll see a wall of products that are primarily from a couple of national brands or else are the retailer’s private label products. Beginning in March, however, you’ll find colorful and playfully-designed boxes of bandages […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Blue Monday: Spar Scotland tries to cheer up the year’s gloomiest day

In an effort to give customers a boost on what has been labelled “the most depressing day of the year”, Spar stores in Scotland are trebling customer rewards on Monday (20 January). Customers buying from Barista Bar stations in more than 100 selected stores on… This story continues at Blue Monday: Spar Scotland tries to […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Wings and Rings Branded Partnerships Drive Sales

  From a historical grocerant perspective, branded partnerships have long been a cornerstone for driving consumer interest and boosting sales in the foodservice industry. By combining iconic flavors, recognizable brands, and promotional synergies, successful partnerships have created memorable dining experiences that resonate with customers and spur repeat visits according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

2025 Brand Drug Challenges: A GoodRx Perspective

Today’s guest post is from Dorothy Gemmell, Chief Commercial Officer and President, Manufacturer Solutions, at GoodRx. Dorothy highlights five trends to watch in 2025. She then describes how GoodRx’s Cash Point-of-Sale Solution can help brands improve gross-to-net (GTN) while also making medications more affordable for patients. Click here to download the latest GoodRx data on […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

3 Strategic Questions For Building A Pro-Active Brand

I believe a good life is like a good sentence – we craft it in the active voice, not the passive. Act on the world, rather than have it act on you. As we consider 2025, here are 3 questions for doing that in a company context: 1. What Assumptions Will You Prove False? It’s […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Walkbase Millimeter Wave Sensor Solution now available for retailers following US grocery store trials

STRATACACHE company Walkbase, an in-store analytics solutions provider for retailers, has unveiled new millimeter wave sensor technology. On display this week at NRF in New York, it provides retailers and premises owners a way to accurately measure in-store customer behaviour without collecting or divulging the personal identifying information (PII) of customers.  “For retailers looking to […]
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  1. Data & Insights

US egg purchases plunge, prices rise amid shortages in 2025

Contact Sales for details. Rising egg prices amid shortages The egg industry is currently facing a significant shortage, which has driven egg prices to soar by 28% year-over-year (YoY) during the first 13 days of January. According to Earnest Scanner Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product data, this marks the highest YoY price increase since mid-2023. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

As Bitcoin Surges, BCH Miner Offers Free Mining Contracts to Easily Earn Cryptocurrency

NEWPORT, United Kingdom — BCH Miner, a leading UK-based cryptocurrency mining platform, today provided insights on how it can help crypto investors generate passive income with its advanced cryptocurrency mining equipment, sites, maintenance facilities and cheap clean electricity (such as wind power and solar power plants). How to Start Mining in the Cloud Choose BCH […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

The Rise of Digital Coupons: A Pathway to Brand Value in the Food Industry

  As the food and beverage industry navigates the intersection of evolving consumer behaviors and digital innovation, one tool has surged in importance: digital coupons according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. These virtual savings mechanisms not only attract new customers but also drive loyalty, purchase frequency, and basket size. […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Joann Files for Second Bankruptcy in 10 Months, Seeks Buyer

Joann has filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than one year and is seeking a buyer, according to CNN and multiple media reports. The crafts retailer entered a structured bankruptcy in March 2024 but emerged as a private company a little over one month later. Joann kept all 800+ brick-and-mortar stores […]
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  1. Department: HBC

Tracee Ellis Ross on Innovation, Team Building and Why ‘Challenge’ Marketing is Broken

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross started building her vision for Pattern Beauty while starring on the sitcom Girlfriends, but it was her lifelong experience as a “curly girly” (a woman with curled and coiled hair) that inspired the idea and was validated by generations of women with similar experiences. “I wanted to actually create products that […]
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  1. Data & Insights

T.J. Maxx store openings disrupting Ross, Marshalls

TJX Companies’ (TJX) expansion strategy is reshaping several markets in the retailer’s favor according to Earnest credit card data. TJX CEO Ernie Herrman said in May 2024 he planned to expand “store footprint by at least another 1,300-plus stores.” Earnest ZIP code level sales data suggests that T.J. Maxx store openings in 2024 have already […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by far the most popular payment method, with contactless now accounting for most purchases made at retail stores. Furthermore, the number of people relying on digital wallets on their smartphones, rather than carrying a traditional purse containing cash, […]
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  1. Retailer Media

The Role of Private Label in Driving Brand Retail Media Investment with Omnicom Commerce’s Jacquelyn Baker

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Jacquelyn Baker, CEO of Omnicom Commerce, a Flywheel Commerce company. Omnicom Commerce consists of Tracy Locke, Hagarth & TPN agencies. Specializing in designing compelling brand experiences for both owned andthird- party (3P) retail environments, Omnicom Commerce blends brand building with commerce, driving discovery, loyalty, and conversion […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

KP Snacks launches raft of McCoy’s competitions

Running across McCoy’s price-marked pack (PMP) and grab bag formats, McCoy’s incentives allow consumers to unlock a £100k prize vault to win instant cash prizes of up to £1,000 or free crisps. To enter the competition, shoppers simply need to scan the QR code on-pack… This story continues at KP Snacks launches raft of McCoy’s […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores

The Buckle, Inc., will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer — and employee — in its 440+ stores across 42 states. Buckle is a specialty apparel retailer that offers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and footwear. The retailer is especially known for […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer

One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change” — a prescient insight from a retail leader in the ’80s who realized even then that in retail, especially in consumer electronics retail, there would be constant change. It’s a tenet that the company’s latest CEO, Corie […]
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  1. Data & Insights

SPAR survey finds in-store AI benefits shoppers and retailers 

A survey conducted by SPAR Group has revealed that the integration of AI in retail environments benefits both consumers and retailers. The post SPAR survey finds in-store AI benefits shoppers and retailers  appeared first on Retail Insight Network.
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  1. Merchandising

5 Things Not to Do When Trying to Pitch to a Retail Buyer

Selling your product to a retail buyer can be one of the most challenging yet rewarding experiences for any product manufacturer. The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and the pressure to stand out can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with seasoned retail buyers who have seen it all. But success in securing shelf […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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  2. Technology & Innovation

AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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